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Title
Alcohol, dementia and cognitive decline in the elderly: a systematic review.
Authors
Peters, Ruth; Peters, Jean; Warner, James; Beckett, Nigel; Bulpitt, Christopher
Abstract
dementia and cognitive decline have been linked to cardiovascular risk. Alcohol has known negative effects in large quantities but may be protective for the cardiovascular system in smaller amounts. Effect of alcohol intake may be greater in the elderly and may impact on cognition.